AI influencers offer a cost-effective, continuous presence on social media, and save time for brands for user-generated content (UGC) campaigns. However, the rise of synthetic influencers has sparked concern among human influencers, who fear that these digital competitors will erode their income from brands. The spotlight on deepfakes featuring real-life...

ADWEEK's Audio Awards 2024 will be judged by an expert panel from firms including WPP, talkSPORT and The Telegraph, with experience across Amazon Music, Kraft Heinz, Universal Music and much more. As our call for entries closes (May 9), judging will open for our jurors, who will be assessing the top pods across some 23...

In this episode of The Speed of Culture, host Matt Britton sits down with Gita Rebbapragada, chief operating officer of animation streaming service Crunchyroll. Rebbapragada shares insights on how anime differentiates itself with storytelling that pushes traditional boundaries, the evolving landscape of content creation and Crunchyroll's strategic role...

In this episode of The Speed of Culture, host Matt Britton sits down with Ivan Dashkov, head of emerging marketing tech at Puma Group, to explore the evolving landscape of digital innovation in the fashion industry. They discuss the profound impacts of virtual and augmented reality, the rise of digital fashion and Puma's exciting new...

When the sun comes out, people's first instinct might not be to reach for a dark, creamy stout, sometimes seen as a heavier drink more suitable for cold weather. But Guinness, a leader in the stout category, wants to be the go-to at backyard barbecues as much as in cozy pubs. In the Diageo brand's...

As a Peloton instructor, Kendall Toole knows something about perseverance. Toole is a partner and shareholder in sports nutrition brand Don't Quit, and ahead of her appearance at Brand Play, ADWEEK's sports marketing summit, Thursday, ADWEEK has the exclusive premiere of the Peloton star's new appearance in Don't Quit's Persevering Profile series. In...